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When one hears the word ‘lowliness’ a common picture flashes in most minds, that of the downtrodden Christian who is the doormat of the world. This view is not accurate.

The name ‘Christ’ refers to the Messiah. He was the risen one! Christ rose from the dead and ascended to the right hand of God. In the corporate world, this would be equivalent to the ‘top of the ladder’ and the ‘cornerstone office with a view’. Seated in his elevated position he is the head of the body of Christ to which we belong. We have awesome rights because of his position and he didn’t get there by clawing his way up, quite the contrary. He did it God’s way.

The Greek word for ‘lowliness’ is tapeinophrosune. It is used 7 times in the NewTestament. In Colossians there are a couple of uses that are very interesting:

Colossans 2:18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen , vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God. 20Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, 21(Touch not; taste not; handle not; 22Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men? 23Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body: not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

‘Will worship’ comes from man when man decides that he can go far beyond what God expects and focuses on his own self-righteousness as a result. It is ultimately the source of man-made religions. It negates grace and refocuses on the works of man.

Our worship should come from a heart for God and respect for His son. We worship God by that which is spiritually true. We have his Word and we have holy spirit. We are completely outfitted for all that we need to do.

In Ephesians 4:3, ‘lowliness’ is the first and foremost step in keeping the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. It’ is really a humbleness of mind that is built on the integrity and accuracy of God’s Word. Nothing worthwhile happens without it.

Even in a worldly corporation where everyone is not jockeying for place but focused on doing their own part, the result is an organization that excels and exceeds expectations. Everyone is honored. Even more so in the body of Christ, accomplishing God’s business is beyond expectations because of God’s wonderful power. Everyone gets a great corner window view cause we’re seated in the heavenlies with the Head.

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Lowliness, humility and meekness mean rising up to God’s vision of ourselves rather than bringing God down to our level.

Through the years I have been involved in several groups and have taken many classes in biblical studies. I enjoy looking at God's word as shared by others. God has a way of connecting us and providing the fellowship we need at just the right time. We can have wonderful, rich connections on a daily basis. Ultimately, however, we each need to take responsibility to get to know God and how much He loves us. Since having started to slowly read and study the Old Testament, I have been amazed by the simplicity of truth and the envelope of love and grace throughout the whole bible. God's son, Jesus Christ is alive today and building his church. The real church is not a building made of bricks and mortar. Instead it is made up of people who believe in God and what God has given us in his son . The Word of God is a rich and powerful because of the gift of holy spirit that inspired its writers and inspires today those who read it.
I started this trek several years ago and presently I am in the books of Samuel. Often, I jump back into the New Testament in my writings because it all relates.

Interesting Books

J Dan Gill - The One- In Defence of God
Wayne Jacobsen - Finding Church- what if there is something more?
I like to read books and I have found the above books to be a blessing. I like to read what others have written and allow God to work in my own heart where I might disagree.